The Grit Group is led by Dave Diaz, a national security strategist and senior advisor who develops and implements innovative solutions across governments, international organizations, and corporations.

At the U.S. Department of State, Dave served as director of an interagency task force countering illicit proliferation of advanced weapons to terrorists and insurgents and as a senior strategy advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs. At the White House, Dave was Director for Africa on the National Security Council staff. In the Pentagon, he led strategy and policy in the Global Integration Directorate for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and managed the Chairman’s liaison with our closest allies .

Dave’s experience includes cooperating across federal departments, chairing international conferences, and coordinating with foreign governments. He led on-the-ground initiatives in Libya and Afghanistan, negotiated agreements in Vienna and Brussels, and established new programs in Central America and Southeast Asia. Dave began his career as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer and assault helicopter pilot.

A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dave is also an adjunct Assistant Professor of National Security Policy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. He holds master’s degrees in international relations from Boston University and National Security Strategy from the National War College.

The consultants and advisors at The Grit Group, Signal Hill Advisers, and Logan Square Media will bring similar experience, expertise, and passion to your efforts. We look forward to guiding you through today’s dynamic, complex, and uncertain environment.